Inglês

director

gb/dɪɹˈɛktɚ/ us/dɪɹˈɛktɚ/
B1 Inglês
~ 700
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome B1 entity
1

Person who oversees a film or play

A person who tells actors and crew what to do when making a movie, TV show, or play.

Padrão de uso: [someone] works as a director
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'director' with 'producer'. A producer handles money and logistics; a director focuses on creative decisions.
Sinónimos
filmmaker (Broader term that can include writers and producers, not just the person directing.) | producer (Different role; manages the business side rather than the creative direction.)
Antónimos
actor (Performer who follows the director's guidance rather than giving it.)
Colocações
film director |stage director |award-winning director |director's cut |assistant director
Temas
entertainment |arts |media |arts_entertainment |work
Exemplos
  • The director asked the actors to rehearse the scene again.
  • She is the youngest director to win this prestigious award.
  • The director's vision completely transformed the original script.
  • After months of shooting, the director finally wrapped up production.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • The director told the actor to speak louder.
  • Our school play has a new director.
  • The director works with the camera crew.
  • She is a famous movie director.
Nome B1 entity
2

Senior manager in a company or organization

A person who leads part or all of a company or group.

Padrão de uso: [someone] is director of [department]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'director' with 'manager'. A director is usually higher in rank and has broader responsibilities.
Sinónimos
executive (General term for a high-level manager; may not have 'director' title.) | manager (Often lower in rank than a director in corporate hierarchy.)
Antónimos
employee (General worker without managerial authority.)
Colocações
managing director |board of directors |company director |executive director
Temas
business |management |work
Exemplos
  • He was appointed as the new marketing director last year.
  • The board of directors meets quarterly to discuss strategy.
  • As financial director, she oversees all budget planning.
  • The company hired a new operations director to improve efficiency.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • The director of sales is very busy.
  • She is a company director.
  • The school director makes many decisions.
  • He is the director of our office.
Nome formal B2 entity
3

Person leading an organization or project

A person who is in charge of an important project or group.

Padrão de uso: [someone] serves as director of [organization/project]
Sinónimos
leader (General term for someone in charge; less formal title.)
Antónimos
participant (Someone involved in an event but not leading it.)
Colocações
program director |project director |festival director
Temas
leadership |administration |work |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • The festival director welcomed guests from around the world.
  • As program director, she coordinates all community events.
  • The research project is under the guidance of its director.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • The program director spoke to everyone.
  • Our camp has a new director this year.
  • The project director works with many people.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
director
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛktɚ/
US/dɪɹˈɛktɚ/
Sílabas e acento
dir - ect - or (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
Formas da palavra
Noun
  • Base: director
  • Plural: directors
Família de palavras
Forms
directors noun
Core family
direct verb A2 direction noun A2 directly adverb A2
Related words
directive noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
indirect adjective B2 indirectly adverb B1
Advanced or less common
directorial adjective directorship noun
Expressões

director's cut

1
/dɪɹˈɛktɚz kˈʌt/
fixed phrase

Film version edited by its director

A version of a movie that shows how the director wanted it, often longer than the cinema release.

Exemplos
  • The DVD includes the director's cut with extra scenes.
  • Fans prefer the director's cut over the original release.

board of directors

1
/bˈɔɹd əv dɪɹˈɛktɚz/
fixed phrase

Company's governing group

A group of people chosen to make important decisions in a company.

Exemplos
  • The board of directors meets quarterly to review company performance.
  • The board of directors approved the new budget.
  • She was recently appointed to the board of directors.
  • She was elected to the board of directors last year.

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